pal around
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Spend friendly, relaxed time with someone as a pal (friend).
Literal meaning: To go around as a pal — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
(Informal, chiefly American) To spend friendly, casual time with someone as a close companion.
"The two senators had been palling around together since their college days."
"He's not one of us. He's a terrorist. He pals around with terrorists."
— Sarah Palin, campaign rally speech about Barack Obama, October 2008
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Predominantly American English. Often followed by 'with'. Suggests a warm, easygoing friendship. Can be used by or about adults talking about their social circles.
Commonly used with
friends colleagues neighbours together after school on weekends
Forms
Base
pal around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pals around
he/she/it
Past simple
paled around
yesterday
Past participle
paled around
have + pp
-ing form
paling around
continuous
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